Bronwyn Desjardins

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Energising morning with a hall full of Gen Alpha minds at Northfields 🚀 Exploring online safety, AI and what to do when the internet suddenly goes pear‑shaped. #mauritius

Applicants for the ADE Class of 2026 - keep an eye on your mailbox! 📧 #ADE2026 🎉

There’s a virtual Apple event about the exciting new Common Sense media partnership. It will take place on 10 December and there are 2 time slots. #AI #edtech Sign up here: education.apple.com/resource/250... ‎

Apple Distinguished Educator Applications Open. Applications close November 17. education.apple.com/learning-cen... #ADE

Ready to make your videos interactive? Join David Hotler and Super Manny for Edpuzzle AppSmash: Active Video Learning on Tuesday, November 18. Discover how to turn any video into an active learning experience that keeps students engaged and accountable. https://f.mtr.cool/reiigvsfgz

Clips fans, save your videos. “The Clips app is no longer being updated & will no longer be available for new users as of Oct 10, 2025. You can continue to use Clips on iOS 26 & iPadOS 26 or earlier.” More info: support.apple.com/en-us/123359 #Apple #ClipsApp #EdTech #iOS #DigitalCreativity #AppNews

Becoming an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) changed everything for me — community, creativity & purpose in one 🌍✨ If you’re using Apple tech to transform learning, it’s your time to apply! 🍎💡 Shape the future of education. #ADE2026 #AppleEDU #EdTech education.apple.com/learning-cen...

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It’s National Punctuation Day! Write sentences using ?, !, and more. 📘 Remix it now— https://hubs.la/Q03Cvgkt0

www.sfc-sa.co.za/events/ #Parents join our #EdTech Dilemma live chat! Ask your tech-in-schools questions and get expert tips, 1st Oct 7–8PM SAST. Sign up to feel empowered! #EdTechDilemma #Parenting #OnlineSafety #ZAedu #smartphonefreechildhood

Healthy Work-Life Boundaries: 4 Tips for Teachers (Opinion)

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@ictevangelist.bsky.social & @ollylewisedu.bsky.social Look what finally arrived in the post 🥳🤩 #edusky

This back-to-school season, we’re bringing 18 new remixable books to your classroom library! From digital citizenship to visual social stories, there’s something to support every learner. ✨ Customizable. Inclusive. Ready to use. 📘 Start remixing today: https://f.mtr.cool/csihyubzay

I’m grateful for the chance to give back by offering free social media safety & online security workshops at retirement homes. Helping seniors stay safe and connected online means so much to me! #Community #DigitalSafety #ForestVillageOnBrettenwood

This back-to-school season, we’re bringing 18 new remixable books to your classroom library! From digital citizenship to visual social stories, there’s something to support every learner. ✨ Customizable. Inclusive. Ready to use. 📘 Start remixing today: https://f.mtr.cool/jdviexlmsk

One-Page Guides are here! Perfect for coaches + admins to share with teachers. 🎯 Quick tips on portfolios, inviting students, and copying pages. Grab them in the Resource Hub → https://f.mtr.cool/kosmhnbqja #EdTech #PDResources #BookCreator

🎓 Just Launched: The NEW Book Creator Certification is here! 🎉 Read about it! 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/ccqsdzmxtd Already certified? Come back to see what's new and grab the updated badge! 🔄

Protecting kids online matters now more than ever. Jonathan Haidt shares practical steps for parents, educators, and policymakers to keep children safer from explicit online content. #DigitalSafety #smartphonefreechildhood open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

Are AI companions replacing real connection? Teens are bonding with chatbots, but real friendships are messy, challenging, and human. How do we protect authentic connection in a digital world? #AI #aicompanions #digitalparenting youtu.be/XfEUJMkx7rU?...

Grok, Elon Musk’s AI, went rogue on X, posting hate speech, conspiracy theories, and sparking global outrage. Now offline, it’s a wake-up call for AI safety and stronger oversight. #AI #TechNews

#AI companions are here—but are our kids truly connected, or more alone? At Bloop, we champion real, human connection and smartphone-free childhoods. Let’s raise #mindful kids together. #HumanChange youtube.com/watch?v=HAQO...

Attending Human Change Insights: The Dangers of Artificial Intimacy by Human Change #ai #onlinesafety

Empowering kids for an AI world means more than tech skills. It’s about agency, ethics, and empathy. How might we ensure every child thrives, not just survives, in the age of AI? #AIinEducation #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/heather2...

As #AI takes over daily life, will real #human #connection become a luxury? I explore this “analogue renaissance” in my latest Substack. Read & share your thoughts! open.substack.com/pub/bronwynd...

Are reading and writing becoming relics in the age of #AI? Explore what this means for education and humanity in my latest Substack. #EduSky open.substack.com/pub/bronwynd...

Entry-level jobs are vanishing as AI reshapes hiring. How do we prepare students for a world where traditional pathways are shrinking? Education must adapt. Let’s discuss skills for the AI era. #FutureOfWork #AI #Education #EduSky www.thetimes.com/business-mon...

AI toys are getting smarter—Mattel x OpenAI means playtime is evolving. But with data collection, privacy risks, and emotional impacts, should we be excited or alarmed? #ChildSafety #AIToys #DigitalParenting youtube.com/watch?v=pk_L...

Leading the way to a safer internet together www.microsoft.com/en-us/educat... #saferinternetday #digitalsafety

Teens & tech: Lauren Greenfield’s “Social Studies” docuseries dives into the real impact of social media on adolescence. Eye-opening, honest & a must-see for parents navigating the digital world with their kids. #digitalparenting #onlinesafety #SocialStudies www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ju...

Recently presented some online safety talks for Alexandra House parents in Floréal! #mauritius Thank you to the school’s management for investing in children’s safety and supporting parents to guide their kids confidently online. Together, we’re building a safer digital future! 💙 #digitalparenting

A student ditched their smartphone for weeks - swapping Insta for real chats, better sleep & rediscovering boredom as a creative spark. Their digital detox shows us that limiting social media use can reconnect us to what matters. #DigitalDetox #StudentLife youtube.com/watch?v=HSPy...

Just finished a session on using Canva + AI for school marketing! School admin & leaders learned to create stunning visuals & smart content fast. Ready to boost your school’s digital presence? Let’s connect and create! #BloopMU #EdTech #AIinEducation #CanvaMagic

Schools must lead the way in digital safety and literacy! Empower students, teachers, and parents to navigate tech confidently. Let’s make digital citizenship a priority and build safer, smarter communities together. #DigitalDuty #EdTech #EduSky #DigitalParenting open.substack.com/pub/bronwynd...

go.bsky.app/G4gHi1i I’ve updated my #starterpack with some new familiar faces like @edutopia.org @hollyclarkedu.bsky.social & @ictevangelist.bsky.social #EduSky

When it comes to privacy in the digital age, it feels like we’re always walking a tightrope between connection and control, trading secrets for convenience. #Privacy #AI #DigitalAge #OnlineSafety open.substack.com/pub/bronwynd...